CVE-2026-57243: Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Page Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2026
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Updated

During the process of page opening and form formatting, a JavaScript reentrancy results in an inconsistent document status. Subsequently, with outdated page information, the application attempts to access invalid addresses, causing the application to crash.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Foxit Foxit PDF Editor/Reader
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=13.2.4.24048
Foxit PDF Editor>=14.0.0.33046<=14.0.4.33508
Foxit PDF Editor>=2023.1.0.15510<=2023.3.0.23028
Foxit PDF Editor>=2024.1.0.23997<=2024.4.1.27687
Foxit PDF Editor>=2025.1.0.27937<=2025.3.0.35737
Foxit PDF Editor>=2026.1.0.36452<=2026.1.1.36485
Foxit PDF Reader<=2026.1.1.36485
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-57243?

The severity of CVE-2026-57243 is rated as medium with a score of 6.1.

2

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-57243?

CVE-2026-57243 can cause the Foxit PDF Editor or Reader application to crash due to an out-of-bounds read.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-57243?

To fix CVE-2026-57243, ensure you are using the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor or Reader provided by the vendor.

4

Which versions of Foxit products are affected by CVE-2026-57243?

CVE-2026-57243 affects Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader.

5

What causes the CVE-2026-57243 vulnerability?

CVE-2026-57243 is caused by JavaScript reentrancy during page opening and form formatting, leading to attempts to access invalid memory addresses.

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